Application Process

My first language is English. Can the TOEFL be waived for me?

Freshman Applicants

International freshmen must take either the SAT or ACT and request that results be forwarded to the Admissions Office. All students should use the following codes to send score reports to Drexel: SAT 2194 or ACT 3556.

Additionally, international freshmen whose first (or native) language is not English must take the TOEFL or IELTS and request that results be forwarded to the Admissions Office. Drexel's TOEFL school code is 2194. Exemptions may occur for the following reasons:

Your first (or native) language is English.

You have studied at a high school for a minimum of three years where English is the primary language of instruction. We strongly recommend that students who chose this exemption still submit both the SAT or ACT and TOEFL or IELTS exams to demonstrate English language proficiency.

TOEFL iBT or IELTS scores are required for applicants to all Nursing programs who are born outside of the United States. To waive this requirement, you must show that before attending Drexel you will have earned a high school degree in the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland, or the United Kingdom.

Transfer Applicants

TOEFL iBT or IELTS scores are required for applicants to all Nursing programs who are born outside of the United States. To waive this requirement, you must show that you have attended four years of high school and received a diploma in the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland, or the United Kingdom.

All other international transfer applicants whose native language is not English must take the TOEFL or IELTS unless the applicant has completed 24 college-level credits with English I and II earning a grade of C or better from a regionally accredited institution.

Where should I mail my application materials?

Scholarships and Financial Aid

How do I apply for scholarships?

Students are automatically considered for merit aid during the application review process. No additional paperwork is required. Merit scholarship decisions are based on the credentials submitted at the time of application. Students who are awarded a merit scholarship will be notified in their acceptance letter.

I cannot cover the entire cost of a Drexel education. Can I have a job on campus?

International students on an F1 visa may work on campus. However, we cannot guarantee that you will be able to find a job. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide a job assignment to you and it will be your responsibility to seek out and apply for on-campus jobs if you wish to have one.

Drexel Co-op

I am an international student and will have an F1 visa. Can I do co-op?

Yes, you are eligible to participate in the co-op program if you have an F1 visa.

Will participating in the co-op program affect my Optional Practical Training (OPT)?

If you take the One Co-op (Four Years) option, it will not affect your OPT. If you take the Three Co-op (Five Years) option, it will affect your OPT if you do all of your co-ops in the United States. For more information about this, please contact our ISSS office at: nis@drexel.edu or by phone at 215.895.2502.

I am not on a student visa. I have an H4 (L2, etc.) visa. How does co-op work for me? Can I participate?

Please contact the ISSS office regarding this issue. They can be reached by email at: nis@drexel.edu or by phone at 215.895.2502.